Air Force Academy Begins Nationwide Search for New Athletic Director
This new hiring process enables the Academy to attract talented, experienced applicants who will be compensated in a manner consistent with similar positions in the Mountain West Conference and enable enhanced development efforts, while maintaining the leadership and accountability needed in this position.

Air Force Academy's Honorary Commanders Tour Cadet Wing
Members of the Air Force Academy's Honorary Commander program toured cadet facilities and met with senior Cadet Wing leadership Oct. 12. The Honorary Commander program pairs installation leaders with community counterparts to build trust and understanding.

World War I Expert Speaks at Harmon Memorial Lecture
A national security and strategy expert said the world still reels from the aftermath of World War I. "The world we live in today was created by World War I," Michael Neiberg said.

Election Information
Watch a video featuring Cathy McClain, Association of Graduates board chair, explaining the upcoming AOG election. AOG members will be voting on an important bylaw change Feb. 4, 2019, through March 18, 2019, and reaching the required quorum of 25% will be essential.

7258' — Your Association at Work
Read the latest issue of the AOG's newsletter.

Two Classes Offer Gifts During Reunions
Two reunion classes offered monetary gifts to the Air Force Academy through the USAFA Endowment's Class Giving Program during their reunion weekend.

Cycling Club Wins National Title
The Air Force Academy's Cycling Club took first place in its team category of the 2018 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships in September. Support the team with a gift to the Cycling Competitive Club.

New Directors Welcomed to the Endowment Board
Four new directors have been added to the Endowment board: William Clohan '70, Stephen MacLeod '91, John Olive '67 and Paul Rossetti '70. The four Academy graduates bring a wealth of successful military and business experience to the board.

Celebrating Cyber
The Academy provides world-class cyber education and training opportunities to cadets, involving them in its efforts to find innovative cyber solutions to real Air Force operational problems and national cybersecurity concerns. Explore the Endowment's cyber connection.

Former AFA Professor, Astronaut Makes Safe Landing After Rocket Failure
Former Air Force Academy professor Lt. Col. Nick Hague '98 and his Russian counterpart were forced to abort their flight when a Russian rocket boosting them to the International Space Station failed. They successfully brought their capsule back to Earth.

Science Teacher of the Year
Dan Ganoza '93 was recently named the 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Colorado Association of Science Teachers.

Commandant's Challenge Puts Cadets' Warrior Ethos to the Test
Cadets took a one-day break from classes to focus on their military training during the annual Commandant's Challenge Oct. 12, 2018. All 40 cadet squadrons squared off against each other in a series of scored tasks that included intelligence, security and air support.

Air Force Academy Cadet Says Summer Research Project was 'Dream Come True'
Cadet 1st Class Nicholas Juhasz knew two things from a young age: he wanted to be an engineer, and he was fascinated with missiles and rockets.

Air Force Academy Cadets Volunteer, Support Local Children
The Child Enrichment Center offers free daycare while parents or caregivers attend on-site life skills classes to help them become self-sufficient. These classes include budgeting, credit repair, resume writing and interview techniques. Cadets from Cadet Squadron 35 reached out to the organization to volunteer.

Academy Cadets Beat Navy in Debate Competition
Freshmen cadets beat Navy midshipmen in a forensics competition Oct. 6 at the Air Force Academy.

Senate Confirms Latest Permanent Professor at Air Force Academy
There's a new department head and permanent professor at the Air Force Academy. Col. Thomas Swaim's presidential nomination for the position of permanent professor and head of the Academy's Department of Military and Strategic Studies was approved by the Senate.

Academy Dean of Faculty Elected to Elite Operations Research Board
An elite research organization elected the dean of faculty at the Air Force Academy as a member of their board. Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost is one of only a dozen educators in the U.S. to receive this year's fellowship to the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, also known as INFORMS.

Air Force Football Travels to UNLV
Air Force (2-4) takes on UNLV (2-4) under the Friday night football lights in Las Vegas, Nevada at 8 p.m. MT (TV: CBS Sports Network).

Vote for Senior CLASS Award
Jennifer Hiddink, goalkeeper for Air Force Falcons Women's Soccer, is a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award. This award is given to the athlete from his/her respective sport who has notable achievements in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. Vote today!